How to sew a Neckband - Jersey T-shirt Neckline

[@katielove9932]

You have the best video on sewing neckbands. Too many others have annoying music, and go 100 mph sewing not explaining anything. I think they just put out a video to show-off and not really teach. You have an excellent way of describing what to do and how to do the neckline. Thank you for the tips you gave especially to use a stretch stitch and pin between the fabric.

[@Jessalli]

Wow, thank you! So glad I could help. x

[@jopeacock1424]

Think you are the only person, and correctly so, to divide the neck into 4 equal parts. So many others just presume the shoulder seams are the quarter points so no wonder I’m always shifting my neckband along. Great and simple explanation

[@Jessalli]

Thank you so much! So glad it helped. x

[@maryalgar8779]

Excellent: I've watched a fair number of videos on attaching neckband and you are the only one who identified the issue with dividing the neckline into quarters properly. Think I'm ready to try doing it :)

[@Jessalli]

Glad it helped! And thank you so much! x

[@isabellegollan4052]

Thanks so much! I have been sewing for years and have never been able to do necklines until now!!

[@Jessalli]

You are so welcome! Thank you x

[@bazoin1]

What a fabulous important tuition and I have been doing this wrong so many times so from now on my kneckbands will be so much easier I think to sew. Thank you for this

[@Jessalli]

Aww thank you so much, that's so kind. :) x

[@hazelkinvig-paul8231]

So helpful! Thank you from a nervous sewer that always messes up neckbands! 👍❤

[@Jessalli]

Aww Thank you Hazel! :) x

[@dreamcreateinspire]

As a creator and business owner I'm learning how to sew before I hire someone too. Thank you for the audio directions. It really made it easier to follow than all these other videos! The tricks to find the center are amazing 🔥🔥🔥 -Theory One Dream. Create. Inspire. ™️

[@Jessalli]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jellybuttersandwitch]

Beginner here - this video was very helpful. Working on my first project, which happens to be a t-shirt!

[@Jessalli]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you! x

[@lynetterene]

Thank you so much......I've been struggling with neckbands because the videos I've been watching (too many to count), went so fast with putting the armholes together. It seems like a simple process, but I just couldn't get it 🤦🏾‍♀️....thank you for showing that particular part up close...😊

[@Jessalli]

You're very welcome! Glad it helped. x

[@jeancoyle5713]

Great video. For me, you gave the best info that made sense why to me that I understood and it just clicked. Thank you. I love all your videos. Looking forward to the sleeve video. Sewing for almost 40 years and sleeves still make my palms sweat and my stomach flip flop.

[@Jessalli]

Haha Awww Jean, you're so kind. Don't worry, hopefully the next video will put you at ease! :) x

[@lynetterene]

I'm glad you said it was easier to use the sewing machine than the overlocker......I thought it was just me 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@Jessalli]

Haha no always more control on a sewing machine. x

[@vharv7498]

Thanks!! A Million!! I'm Making a Jersey Dress & the neck & sleeves are Killing Me 🥴😢💖🤘🏿 Will be looking for a your sleeve tutorial as well.💖💖🧵🧷

[@Jessalli]

Thank you! x

[@carlyb8546]

Love these types of videos, so helpful, thank you! I have just been trying to stretch the neckband without pulling the neckline with it, no wonder I’ve found it tricky 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Jessalli]

So glad you found it helpful! Good luck on your next attempt - hope it's super easy! :) x

[@SherylHolmes-h7m]

Super video! Thank you!

[@Jessalli]

Thank you very much! Means a lot. x

[@myrahaws5148]

Excellent so easy to follow your instructions. I am about to make my first T shirt

[@Jessalli]

Aww I'm so glad, Thank you. Good luck! x

[@marcellaedwards7932]

Your video helped. Thank you.

[@Jessalli]

You're welcome! x

[@tadsaneeappleton7285]

Thank you somuch this is the best tutorial I have seen ❤️❤️

[@Jessalli]

Wow, thank you so much! x

[@roybushell7773]

Very easy to follow, thank you. How did you know how big to cut the neckband? I would think by measuring neck hole and then taking a few cms off so that it would be able to stretch onto neck hole?

[@Jessalli]

Yes exactly that. I think the averages is between 90-95% of the neck-hole measurement. Depending on the fabric choice and the bounce back in the elastic. x

[@yvonnejoy7962]

Thank you I was wondering how long to cut the neckband. I thank you 👍🏾

[@pamketron]

Great tips! Love the fabric. Thanks for showing how to do this. Looking forward to the sleeve video. I have never sewn with stretchy fabrics and never made a T-shirt. Happy Week!😍

[@Jessalli]

Thanks Pam. Hope the next video is just as useful. Good luck making a T-shirt! :) x

[@daniellechristensen9736]

Fantastic video. New to sewing. Is there a certain grain direction that you cut the neckband?

[@Jessalli]

Yes, always grain running up and down so you have the most stretch going horizontally (around the neck) so you get the most movement when you pull it over your head.

[@Ausanyday]

Would there be any ways to measure and make the neck bind when the pattern does not provide one? Your video was very useful, thank you! :)

[@Jessalli]

Yes there's a measured method. I'm pretty sure it's the measured length of the neckhole, minus 10% for the length of the neckband piece X the width you desire doubled plus seam allowance. But you might need to do a test run first as it depends on the stretch of the fabric too. x

[@ellawilliams4273]

This video just saved my dress that I am making. Thank you love!!!!

[@Jessalli]

Aww thank you Ella!! Glad I could help! :) x

[@StayStitching]

I do it the same way you do. Your tutorial was very clear and concise, I think it will be a big help for beginners.

[@Jessalli]

Thanks so much. Appreciate that. :) x

[@WendyWard]

It gives great results doesn't it? I've done my t-shirt neckbands like this for years, I learnt how to do it this way when I worked in the fashion industry :o)

[@lanastraea]

Great video! I'm looking forward to your next one that will explain setting in the sleeves.

[@Jessalli]

Thanks for watching! :) x

[@annerankin1191]

Your videos are excellent! You deserve many more subscribers. Keep it up. Love your shop/school! 💕

[@Jessalli]

Aww thank you so much Anne!

[@MrsKunis]

Thank you. I enjoyed your video. It has helped me with my sewing.

[@Jessalli]

Aww I'm so glad! x

[@mariamurray7675]

👏Thanks for this. Great video.

[@hollycollage7425]

Very helpful video thank you!

[@Jessalli]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching! x

[@tereasacarter2302]

This video was very helpful! Thank you for explaining everything so thoroughly. One question I had was, did you cut neckband fabric on the bias? Do you only do that if it's a woven fabric? Thank you for your help!

[@Jessalli]

Hi Tereasa, this method only works with stretch fabric. You can get movement on the bias, but probably not enough for a neck hole like this. x

[@katcankan7129]

Very good video. Thank you. Looking forward to the sleeve insert. Love the fabric btw.

[@Jessalli]

Thank you Kat! Fabric is from Minerva Crafts! :) x

[@katcankan7129]

JessalliHandmade- No, thank you. x

[@marierawlinson6127]

Thanks so much - very helpful!

[@Jessalli]

Glad it was helpful! x

[@sheelaghgillespie6333]

And it worked!!!!! thank you x

[@Jessalli]

You're welcome! x

[@breehall4300]

Thank you, great tutorial, I understand so much more now.! Can start sewing better tee- shirts(I hope)!!! 👏👏

[@Jessalli]

Yey! Thanks Bree! :) x

[@Purple-gl4vy]

Hi Jess. How much shorter do we cut the neckband? Thank you!

[@Jessalli]

You want your neckband to measure around 95% of the neck-hole length. You may need to increase or decrease this measurement depending on the stretch in your fabric. x

[@Purple-gl4vy]

@@Jessalli Thank you for replying. I will be trying another t soon. And will try again.

[@JacquelinOliverlulagrimez99]

Thanks for this , im saving it for future reference ! Any tips for avoiding wavy edges on jersey ? i have only made two ti shirts ,and they both ended up with very wavy hems . i have no idea what i did wrong . x

[@Jessalli]

I have the same problem, usually on thinner jersey. Apparently its all down to too much stretch as you sew it. I find I can reduce it by using a walking foot.... might be worth a try. And if you find the answer - tell me! haha. :) x

[@JacquelinOliverlulagrimez99]

JessalliHandmade Thanks, I'll try a walking foot . I saw one tutorial that suggested sewing with a layer of tissue paper underneath ?! No idea if that helps !

[@hamzalawal9814]

God will bless u soooo much

[@Jessalli]

Haha Thanks! x

[@Secondlifemagick]

Really helpful!! Thankyou x

[@Jessalli]

Thanks Alisha! :) x

[@fergie85bep]

Hello! How much fabric did you need to make this t-shirt? I’d like to do the exact same: it’s adorable!

[@Jessalli]

I can't remember, not much depends on your size obviously but I think it was about a metre? :) x

[@saradh3385]

I got a few puckers even though I was stretching as I went, its a very fine jersey - does that make it harder? Is it typical to get puckers in first few attempts?

[@Jessalli]

Fine jersey is harder yes, it's just easily mis-shaped. Have you got puckers actual puckers? Yes it's very easy to get puckers the first few times, just make sure you're stretching everything just until it's flat. x

[@saradh3385]

JessalliHandmade thank you! I’ve persisted and got the front neat, the back will be out of sight out of mind 😆

[@revevanngoziokafor4960]

Thank very much please can you show us how to sew sleeve thank again.

[@Jessalli]

Sure, I'll add it to my to-do list x

[@busybee9674]

Love your fabric whats it called please...Looks like crepe??

[@Jessalli]

It's actually just a textured surface jersey knit. So soft and easy to sew too. :) x

[@shotypinky]

Thank you so much

[@Jessalli]

My absolute pleasure! :) x

[@gaynormainwaring1853]

Is there a formula for the size of the neckband, what is the ratio of the neckband : neck edge?

[@Jessalli]

Yes depending on stretch, your neckband should be 10-20% smaller than the total neck hole length. x

[@gaynormainwaring1853]

@@Jessalli Thank you very much.

[@victormoreno803]

can I put pyramid studs on the neckbad if the material is jersey, or will it not let the fabric stretch well?

[@Jessalli]

As long as they're spaced apart so you can stretch the fabric in between them, they should be ok. Might be worth testing it out first.

[@MrsKatieP]

How do you make sure the neckband is the right length for the neckline? I recently made a Molly top from SOI and had to rip out, shorten and resew the neckband 3 times because it was too big.

[@Jessalli]

Oh no! How annoying. And you cut the right size? It may be a little bigger, but shouldn't be that much bigger, or it'll be gapping. Maybe don't sew the neckband until you pin it all the way around the neck hole and check how much seam allowance would be left at the back of the neck? x

[@WendyWard]

Always machine tack your t-shirt neckbands on first to check they're the right length :o)

[@maricelarubio9062]

Que tela es ?esta bellisima y cuanto le reduces a la tela que va en el cuello ?.gracias

[@Jessalli]

The fabric is a jersey originally from Minerva Crafts, but I think it's out of stock now. Depending on the pattern, the neckline can be roughly half and inch smaller, maybe a little more. If you're self drafting, make it bigger and baste stitch it to check, you can always unpick and make it smaller. x

[@estherlow5847]

👍👍👏👏

[@victormoreno803]

Which grain do you cut the neckband on ?

[@Jessalli]

So the majority of stretch on stretch fabrics is horizontal across the fabric width not parallel to the selvedge (grainline) so cut your neckband on the stretch grain to ensure good elasticity return. x

[@victormoreno803]

@@Jessalli thank you !

[@mahaliabeaton2723]

Whats the name of that fabric and how do u get the machine to sew perfectly on it since its a stretch material?

[@Jessalli]

The fabric is polyester blend jersey. And I think it would help you to watch my how to sew jersey videos. Any machine can sew stretch. x

[@rosieliciousify]

Hi. How do you make a neckband from a jersey fabric? Sorry for asking, im just a beginner 😊

[@Jessalli]

I'm not sure what you mean? This video shows you. x

[@joyvenita]

I am having a hard time ending the round. It does not end in a nice circle. Thank you for the video.

[@Jessalli]

It definitely should end in a circle and you just go over your starting stitches a little.... x

[@victormoreno803]

What does it mean if it seams a bit waves at the seams, or Puckering on the outside, in the inside it’s flat but on the outside it looks like puckering? Does it mean I’m stretching it too much ?

[@Jessalli]

Yes sounds like you're stretching the neckhole and not the neckband. Or your neckband is too small for the hole. x

[@victormoreno803]

@@Jessalli yea I think I’m going to cut a bigger piece rn , wish me luck 😭

[@mindset2billions663]

How do you get the measurements for the collar?

[@Jessalli]

It will vary from pattern to pattern as the neckline shapes and holes will be different. You may find this useful: growyourownclothes.com/2017/09/14/how-to-get-knit-neckband-ribbing-the-perfect-length-every-time/

[@mindset2billions663]

@@Jessalli I thank you for that Jess I appreciate the link it is exactly what I need🙏

[@aucc15]

Can you please let me know pattern you have used for this t-shirt ? Thank you !!

[@Jessalli]

As I said in the video. It's the Peak T-shirt from Wendy Ward's new book. :) x

[@WendyWard]

Hi, the tutorial and pattern are both from my book "Beginner's Guide to Sewing With Knitted Fabrics". The book is available direct from me - www.miycollection.com/collections/books/products/a-beginners-guide-to-sewing-with-knitted-fabrics-by-wendy-ward-signed-copy and on Amazon - amzn.to/2HdcaEJ

[@Nirmaz.14]

Hahaha